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Georgia Tech Basketball: 2017-18 season preview for the Yellow Jackets

By Tristan Freeman

SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 04: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets players celebrate following the game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on March 4, 2014 in Syracuse, New York. Georgia Tech defeated Syracuse 67-62. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 04: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets players celebrate following the game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on March 4, 2014 in Syracuse, New York. Georgia Tech defeated Syracuse 67-62. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) /
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Key Reserves

The key to Georgia Tech’s bench is the three incoming freshmen. While none were highly coveted, each can do things that the starters are either unable to do or struggle mightily at.

Jose Alvarado

247Sports Composite ranking has this point guard at No. 166 in the 2017 class. His claim to fame was recording his high school’s first ever quadruple double. Moore is by no means solidified as the starter at point, so a competition may be underway with Alvarado.

Curtis Haywood

A top-300 freshman coming in, Haywood is a 6’4″ shooting guard with a solid shot. With the issues last season on the perimeter, Haywood’s skill will be badly needed.

Evan Cole

Although ranked outside of top-500, the 6’9″ freshman is a stretch forward who can knock down an outside jump shot. Cole’s unique skill set with the team could provide him some spot minutes throughout the season, especially if the starters exhibit foul trouble.

Brandon Alston

Brandon Alston is a junior who graduated from Lehigh early and will have two seasons to play for Georgia Tech. He missed last season with an injury and averaged 6.7 ppg the year prior. A good athlete to come off the bench for the Yellow Jackets, Alston could see a fair number of minutes.

Sylvester Ogbonda

The biggest player on the team at 6’10” and 240 pounds, the sophomore played few minutes last year. Still, he’s the likely backup to Lammers at the center position.

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